Jordan and the UAE have broken ground on a $2.5 billion railway project linking the southern Jordanian port city of Aqaba with key phosphate and potash production sites in Al Shidiyeh and the Maan Logistics Zone, in a move aimed at boosting mineral exports and cutting transport costs.
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Saudi-based Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Company has launched a dedicated real estate development arm, Al Othaim Developments, with plans to invest over SAR16 billion ($4.27 billion) in about 10 projects comprising 8,000 residential units across several Saudi cities over the next two years.
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Saudi utility giant Acwa Power has announced the financial close of the SAR9.69 billion ($2.5 billion) Rabigh 2 IPP Expansion Project, a 2,313MW combined-cycle power plant in the kingdom’s Western Province.
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The global health landscape continues to evolve and people are living longer. Following the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, global life expectancy has returned to close to pre-pandemic levels, says a World Health Organization report.
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GCC capital markets have witnessed significant development in recent years, driven by governments’ efforts to diversify funding sources and deepen capital markets, said top rating agency Fitch, adding the combined market capitalisation of listed equity markets across the Gulf region stands at around $4 trillion.
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EDGE, a leading advanced technology group, has completed development of the MK 82 Penetrator aircraft munition, a hardened target weapon designed and manufactured in the UAE by LAHAB, EDGE’s medium- to large-calibre ammunition manufacturer.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, on Friday marked the start of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit as title sponsor of the race, a position it has held since Bahrain brought Formula 1 to the Middle East in 2004.
The UAE has ordered the formation of a team comprising specialised members of the Public Prosecution to investigate the circumstances and causes of the incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai International Airport to Tel Aviv.
Oil prices jumped more than $4 per barrel at settlement on Thursday after a report said the US was sending additional troops and another aircraft carrier to the Middle East, while China suspended oil product exports, fuelling concerns that global fuel shortages could worsen.
The global AI boom will need to generate about $6 trillion in annual revenue by 2031 to justify the massive investment in infrastructure needed to power the technology, according to Bain & Company’s seventh annual Global Technology Report.
Bahrain will convene an exclusive gathering of ministerial and senior government officials, visionary chief executives, and influential voices from across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America, for the fourth edition of Gateway Gulf in November.
Abu Dhabi is set to complete the first phase of the AED2.85 billion ($776 million) Mid-Island Parkway project - that will link Saadiyat Island with Umm Yifeenah Island - in 2027. Phase I will boast an eight-lane dual carriageway as well as marine bridges, elevated flyovers and an underwater road tunnel.
Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction Company has announced that it had signed agreements to sell two plots of land within its Masar Destination development in Makkah for a combined value of about SAR436 million ($116.1 million). The buyers plans to develop a hospitality towers on the site.
UAE-based Azizi Developments has signed an agreement with Kone, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, to engineer and deliver the vertical mobility system for its 725-m landmark Burj Azizi development on Sheikh Zayed Road, which, on completion, will become the world’s second-tallest tower.
Saudi buyers are prioritising cost-effective, amenity-rich communities that balance value with lifestyle, with quality-driven purchasing decisions increasingly across Riyadh, Jeddah, Mekkah, Madinah and the Dammam Metropolitan Area, said a report released ahead of Cityscape Global 2026 expo in Riyadh.
Stopping new plastic from entering the oceans is essential but will not be enough to prevent the continued accumulation of microplastics, according to a new study by researchers from Ritsumeikan University and international partners.
Wynn Al Marjan Island, a $5.7 billion beachfront resort in Ras Al Khaimah, has unveiled a new design for its luxury project - Wynn Marina - positioning it as a waterfront destination and gateway to the wider resort. The 98-berth superyacht marina will offer views of yachts, waterfront activity and Gulf sunsets.
Jordan and the UAE have broken ground on a $2.5 billion railway project linking the southern Jordanian port city of Aqaba with key phosphate and potash production sites in Al Shidiyeh and the Maan Logistics Zone, in a move aimed at boosting mineral exports and cutting transport costs.
The global AI boom will need to generate about $6 trillion in annual revenue by 2031 to justify the massive investment in infrastructure needed to power the technology, according to Bain & Company’s seventh annual Global Technology Report.
AW Rostamani Group (AWR Group) has unveiled a refreshed brand identity for its real estate arm AWR Properties, marking a new chapter focused on purposeful growth, signalling the next phase in the evolution of one of the UAE's longest-established real estate owners and operators.
Stopping new plastic from entering the oceans is essential but will not be enough to prevent the continued accumulation of microplastics, according to a new study by researchers from Ritsumeikan University and international partners.
The UAE Cybersecurity Council and Veeam Software have announced a partnership to strengthen cyber resilience, support capacity building, and accelerate the adoption of trusted data and AI-ready security practices across the UAE.
Burtville Developments has launched its latest residential development, Bab Al Qasr Beach Resort Residence 77, in Abu Dhabi, scheduled for handover in Q4 2031.
The sixth meeting of the Deputies of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) has emphasised the importance of boosting global cooperation and coordinating economic policies to address geopolitical challenges and support sustainable economic growth.
Silal Group, a leading agri-food and technology firm, will showcase its integrated capabilities across the agriculture and food sector at the Global Food Week 2026.
Max Verstappen took his and Red Bull's first win of the year in a rain-delayed and drama-filled Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 at Sepang International Circuit. Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes came second followed by Lewis Hamilton, who drove an extraordinary race after dropping towards the back.
Dubai Studio City, the region’s leading hub for content creation, will showcase the future of creative storytelling and its comprehensive media and production ecosystem as the Strategic Partner of CABSAT 2026.
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has pledged full operational support for the internationally recognised Yemeni government as it launches a major military offensive to reclaim territory held by the Iran-backed Houthi movement and restore state authority.
